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Hardening Linux as part of your client's network security policy
Even Linux is not immune to security threats, particularly in heterogeneous computing environments, and therefore securing your client's Linux servers and desktops should be an essential part of yo...
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WAP for mobile devices
Using WAP, your clients can convert their pages to be viewed by mobile devices. Learn if it's worth the effort in this Q&A.
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Virtualization and green storage technology overhype
Certain aspects of virtualization storage and green storage technologies are getting more attention then they currently warrent.
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Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) overrated storage technology
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) has been receiving a lot of attention recently. Storage expert Ali Asvadi is not impressed.
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How can I help customers using Windows Server 2003 VPN on Windows XP clients to access the Internet
Help customers using Windows Server 2003 VPN on Windows XP clients to access the Internet successfully.
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How does VSAT work?
Learn about Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs) and how they can be a viable wireless networking alternative to DSL.
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Implementing wireless LAN security policies for mobile users
Mobile users play an important role in a modern company's workflow, but the use of wireless devices poses security risks. Learn how VARs and consultants can assist companies in drafting and impleme...
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How to make a DMZ server and a VPN coexist on a customer's network
Learn how to configure a VPN firewall so that it works with a customer's DMZ server.
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How to ensure PCI-compliant firewall configurations
Learn how to ensure that your client's firewalls are compliant with PCI firewall configuration standards.
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Offer SQL Server security services
Choose which SQL Server security services to offer your customers. Our DBA site expert outlines your options.
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What should I expect when migrating custom applications from SQL Server to MySQL?
Compatibility problems might crop up in a migration from SQL Server to MySQL. Our DBA site expert Hilary Cotter helps you prepare for them.
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Integrating Microsoft Office with SQL Server
Deciding whether to integrate Microsoft Office with SQL Server depends on your customers' server environment.
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When should I recommend IP SAN to my customers?
IP SAN can benefit the customers who are nearing storage capacity limitations. Learn more about it from our IP storage expert, Ali Asvadi.
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What role is iSCSI playing in IP storage, and how does that affect VAR business opportunities?
iSCSI storage is becoming the preferred storage technology for SMBs. Our site expert Ali Asvadi tells us why.
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VMware's ESX Lite hypervisor: Is it an option for SMBs?
VMware ESX Lite is a reduced footprint version of ESX hypervisor that is currently in production. It if delivers, it has the potential to offer SMBs some nice advantages. Learn more about them in t...
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Server virtualization licensing: Assessing business needs
Assessing server virtualization licensing needs depends on your customers operating system and IT environment. Our virtualization expert Haley Stagner offers advice.
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Designing an SSL VPN for customers with remote users
Learn how to determine which type of SSL VPN best fits the needs of customers with remote users.
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What data storage solutions can help with increases in data-transfer volumes and bottlenecks?
It's important to implement data storage solutions for transfer volumes and bottlenecks as data continues to increase. Our virtualization expert Harley Stagner offers advice.
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PCI DSS compliance: All or nothing?
Learn whether a company with two distinct e-commerce brands must get them both compliant with the Payment Card Industry's Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
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How often to test disaster recovery plans
Disaster recovery services must include regular disaster recovery plan testing, depending on customers' threat risks and change management needs. The following Q&A is excerpted from Greg Schulz's podcast...
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Can a VPN slow down a network with a T1 connection?
Expert Matt Vlasach discusses whether or not a VPN can slow down a client's network with a T1 connection. Find out if additional bandwidth is wort...
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What's the difference between broadband WiMax and WiFi?
WiMax is considered the replacement for the wire line Internet connectivity method. Learn the differences between broadband WiMax and WiFi and how ...
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Is there a way to save network bandwidth by improvin...
TCP maintains a constant connection between a client and server. Learn about moving data by using TCP or EDP and find out if there's a way to sav...
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